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Avatar for Herman Landscaping and Sprinkler Services
Herman Landscaping and Sprinkler Services
4.3(
24
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ceres, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Your Dream Landscape Is Closer Than You Think - With Easy Financing Options!\n\nAt Herman Landscaping and Sprinkler Service, we believe that creating the perfect outdoor space shouldn't be limited by your budget. With over 20 years of experience, we deliver expert landscaping services—and now with flexible financing plans—bringing your vision to life has never been more affordable.\n\n

Landscaping installation, bark,rocks, grass and irrigation system
Trex Deck
Grass installation
Landscaping design and project
Synthetic grass

+89

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ultimate Concrete Inc
4.6(
55
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ceres, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan was great to work with, he kept us informed about when he would be on site and was always on time.  Everything went as promised.  My narrow yard sloped toward the house; he excavated and leveled the area, added a drain and patio, and installed a wall to keep the planter area from eroding.  I wanted the wall to tie into my landscape boulders and it turned out better than I expected.  He planned the drainage and ended up doing  more than we originally discussed.  He suggested ways to tie the patio drain into our existing system which we have since finished and it works wonderfully.  I couldn't be happier about the result.  Dan was on the job every day with 3-5 other workers; everyone was very courteous.  Great experience, I would definitely hire him again.  I don't know if the price was competitive (I didn't get any other bids) - I have had many bad contractor experiences and I felt completely at ease after meeting Dan.  I felt he would do the job right and I was ok with the price he quoted.
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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for WolfPack EarthCare & Irrigation
WolfPack EarthCare & Irrigation
5.0(
11
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ceres, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Cavanaugh Paving and Grading, Inc.
4.9(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ceres, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in cabinetry installation, custom closets, interior trim and decorative molding installation, built-in furniture, and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
DIG ALERT DONE RIGHT LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ceres, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

www.hydrovacdigging.com. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for RS Milestone General Engineering, Inc.
RS Milestone General Engineering, Inc.
5.0(
2
)
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ceres, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for King's Excavation & Construction LLC
King's Excavation & Construction LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Ceres, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

King's Excavation & Construction LLC, led by owner Ian, specializes in top-tier grading work that combines California quality with fair Oregon prices. Known for their speed and efficiency, the team gets in and out while maintaining exceptional attention to detail on every project. Trusted by multiple municipalities, King's Excavation & Construction LLC has built a reputation for delivering reliable and precise results. Whether it's a large-scale municipal project or a smaller job, they ensure every client experiences their commitment to quality and professionalism.

Santa Cruz Road Build
Santa Cruz Road Build
Santa Cruz Road Build
Santa Cruz Road Build
Santa Cruz Road Build

+4

Response time1 day
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ELC Landscape Installation
4.3(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ceres, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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